Author - The Journal
Reuben M. Schafir
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Demolition derby back on for 2024 La Plata County Fair

Event will take place in Ignacio to work around liability concerns at fairgrounds

Deer clotheslined by cable in Durango prompts warning from wildlife officials

CPW reminds residents to limit snag hazards

State health department to fine Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park owner over sewage

19 years after first violation, Darlene Mann to face financial consequences for pollution

Update: Wolf Creek, Molas, Coal Bank passes open; Red Mountain remains closed overnight

Highway 550 closed 10 p.m. Tuesday, parts reopened midday Thursday

National forest accepts second round of comments on HD Mountains drilling

In response to public objection, District Ranger opened comment period through Feb. 23

La Plata County contractor breaks ground on weather radar tower

New system expected online this year

Counties, Southern Utes leverage over $70 million in grant funds for broadband

More than 300 miles of fiber-optic installation slated for next few years

Man cited in Ouray newspaper theft explains motivation

National attention was ‘opposite of my intention,’ Paul Choate said; publishers push back

Hundreds of Ouray newspaper editions covering alleged rape at police chief’s home stolen from racks

‘They messed with the wrong newspaper publishers,’ say owners

Shelli Shaw, vice chair resign from La Plata County GOP leadership

Party leaders requested resignation, scheduled no-confidence vote for Jan. 29

La Plata County opens wallet to prevent homelessness

A $500,000 loan will help nonprofit purchase Adventure Inn, convert it to bridge housing

Rep. Boebert heads to District 4 peddling a familiar pitch

“I’m doing everything that I can for the conservative movement to remain a strong voice in Washington, D.C.,” she said in an interview